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Hyllus diardi
One of my most favorite spiders.
Adjacent to a small stream. Altitude 1000m.
Jumping spiders are usually very small, the size of your little finger nail. Hyllus D is about ¾” long, one of the worlds largest jumpers, but still it retains its cuteness. They are usually difficult to photograph, either they are very shy and other times they are too inquisitive and jump onto the lens. Many times I have had to rescue hyllus D from the top of my head or running up my arm. They are not aggressive and safe to handle (so far). Difficult to find authentic identification. I thought it might be hyllus giganteus, but the only good reference drawing indicated diardi. Hope you enjoy this series from my collection.
13 Comments
Mark - it is pretty cool here at the moment. In fact, I have just put a pair of socks on. It's 24C on my room thermometer.
Dave
Fantastic photos Dave but just seeing that fur in Java makes me sweat.
Wow! A jumper with eyelashes! I now know why it is a female! :-) Beautiful!
Great series, great pictures, folicallychalled, love spider and that one is very cute one. Great comment by Carol Snow Milne!! ... : )
Carol - great comment :)
Dave
Well your hairy jumping spider certainly isn't follically-challenged. Great spot!
Jolly - thanks for the link, very cute :)
Dave
Watch the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zqaRM3Zt...
So much personality!
Beautiful series. This one is a female
So cute!
Wonderful series!
Love the 4th! Great capture folicallychalled!